DevOps Architect

Accenture; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Flexibility

Hybrid Working

Annual Bonus

Health Insurance

Career Development

Mobility Budget

Culture & Community

Job summary

Accenture NL is seeking a DevOps Architect to shape scalable, secure architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on‑prem environments in Amsterdam. You will design AI integration with enterprise applications, contribute hands‑on to code, and drive automated CI/CD pipelines with IaC and container platforms.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, influence architectural decisions, and champion secure, compliant, and cost‑aware delivery in a fast‑moving, collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Education: BSC, Computer Science or related field.
• Experience: 7+ years in DevOps/architecture roles.
• Proven CI/CD pipeline design and implementation experience.
• Hands-on with deployment tools: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub, Ansible, Maven, Docker, Terraform.
• Experience integrating AI/workflows into enterprise environments.
• Strong security, testing, and compliance within CI/CD pipelines; cloud experience across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Proficiency with Kubernetes/OpenShift and Agile delivery.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or Go.

Responsibilities

• Assess client technology environments and define scalable DevOps architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on‑premises.
• Design and implement secure AI integration with enterprise apps, data pipelines, and workflows.
• Contribute hands‑on to development by writing, reviewing, testing, and debugging code.
• Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and container platforms.
• Establish DevOps standards, governance, and reusable patterns embedding security, quality, and cost controls.
• Advise stakeholders, lead architecture decisions, and coach teams to adopt modern DevOps approaches.

Skills

CI/CD design & implementation

DevOps architectures

AI integration

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Security & compliance in CI/CD

Agile delivery

Programming (Java/Python/Go)

Stakeholder communication

Education

BSc Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitLab

GitHub

Ansible

Maven

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Lead with expertise, drive innovation.

Are you an experienced professional ready to take your career to the next level? At Accenture the Netherlands, we're seeking DevOps Architects who bring deep expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for innovation to help us solve complex challenges and deliver exceptional results.

What you'll do:

• Assess client technology environments and define scalable, secure DevOps architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises infrastructure.

• Design and implement the secure integration of AI models, agents, and platforms with enterprise applications, data pipelines, and operational workflows.

• Contribute hands-on to development by writing, reviewing, testing, and debugging code.

• Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and container platforms.

• Establish DevOps standards, governance, and reusable patterns that embed security, compliance, quality, and cost controls throughout the delivery lifecycle.

• Advise client stakeholders, lead architecture decisions, and coach multidisciplinary teams to adopt modern DevOps ways of working and deliver measurable outcomes.

How We Reinvent

At Accenture, our teams operate within one of our core service lines— Digital Core, Industry & Enterprise, Supply Chain & Engineering, Cybersecurity, Song, Finance, Talent, Client Groups, Global Operations, Reinventions Services —each designed to drive reinvention at scale. This role falls under Custom Software Engineering, where we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver 360° value to our clients.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team composed of engineers, data scientists, and technical business analysts, working collaboratively to solve complex challenges and shape the future of intelligent business. Whether it's transforming digital cores, embedding AI into operations, or designing human-centric experiences, our teams are empowered to innovate boldly and deliver measurable impact.

We go to market by industry, leveraging our global delivery network and strategic partnerships with ecosystem leaders like Microsoft, AWS, and Google. Our culture of shared success and continuous learning ensures that every team member contributes to—and benefits from—our reinvention journey.

Qualification

What we're looking for:

• Education: BSC, Computer Science or related field

• Experience: 7+ years

• Skills:

• Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps architectures

• Hands‑on expertise with deployment and release management tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub, Ansible, Maven, Docker, Terraform)

• Experience designing, integrating, and operationalising AI and agentic workflows

• Hands‑on experience with Open LLM ecosystems (e.g., Llama, Mistral, Falcon), including model serving, fine‑tuning, and inference optimisation

• Strong background in integrating automated testing and security within CI/CD pipelines

• Cloud experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Experience with containerisation and orchestration using Kubernetes and/or OpenShift

• Proven track record working in Agile delivery environments

• Proficiency in Java, Python, Go or other programming languages

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts, align cross‑functional teams, and influence decision‑making across engineering, operations, and business stakeholders.

Bonus points for

• Dutch Language skills, B1+

• Agile Leadership and/or Project Management experience (SAFe, PRINCE2)

• Cloud, Kubernetes and other technical certifications

What we offer:

• Work-Life Flexibility: 4x9 Workweek Option, Hybrid Working, FlexDay

• Financial Well-being: Competitive Base Salary, MyBenefits Budget, Annual Bonus, Net Allowance, Employee Share Purchase Plan

• Health & Wellness: Collective Health Insurance Scheme, Mental Health Support, Well‑being Hub

• Time Off & Leave: 26 Vacation Days, Special Leave Types (parental leave, partner leave, bereavement leave, and gender affirmation leave), Culture Days

• Mobility & Commuting: NS Business Card, Mobility Budget (option to choose between electric bike, car lease, or public transport reimbursement)

• Career Development: Performance Achievement Program, Learning & Development Platform, Guidance from People Leads

• Inclusion, Diversity & Social Impact: Do Good Volunteer Program, I&D Networks, Refugee Talent Track

• Culture & Community: Accentrics & Friday Drinks, Annual Accenture NL Party, Flat Organizational Hierarchy

Locations

Amsterdam

Additional Information

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About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.

We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

At Accenture, we see well‑being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.

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